Background Info:

The Irish left-hander was named as Sussex’s new captain in October 2012. He took over the captaincy at Hove midway through the 2012 season as Michael Yardy stood down from the position in LV=County Championship and Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket, leading the side in four LV=CC matches and five CB40 games. During that period, he guided the Sharks to a semi-final in the CB40 competition whilst also sealing a fourth-placed finish in the Championship. He topped the LV=CC season averages scoring 829 runs at 39.48 with a high score of 108 in the draw against Worcestershire at New Road. Made his debut for the County in 2009.